Editorial: Boycott AMC

Everyone knows that movie going is expensive.  On a Friday night, tickets cost $10 each, and that’s not including popcorn, candy or soda. We like movies.  All of us who write for the site are doing this for the love of cinema, not to get rich off of it.  (‘Cause trust us, we aren’t.)  We …

Bourne IV Coming Summer 2011

Producer Frank Marshall has updated his Twitter page with a news that will be disappointing with fans of Jason Bourne. Marshall posted that screenwriter Greg Nolfi’s script won’t be finished until June, which means production will be delayed a little.  Previously, it was believed that the movie was going to be hitting screens next summer. …

Michael Sheen Joins Latest “Twilight” Cast

Michael Sheen, best known for playing David Frost in “Frost/Nixon,” and Tony Blair in “The Queen,” has signed on to “New Moon,” the second film in the popular “Twilight” series. Sheen, (who also appeared in the “Underworld,” films,) will play Aro, leader of Volturi.  (I have no idea what that sentence means.)  Sheen was reportedly …

IFFBoston 2009 Updates

The 2009 Independent Film Festival of Boston is approaching quickly, and we’ll be starting out coverage previewing some of the films this week. This years festival will be running from April 22nd through April 28th, with screenings being held at the Somerville Theater, Brattle, Coolidge Corner, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. The opening night …

Gilroy Under Consideration For Bond 23

Cinema Blend is reporting that writer/director Tony Gilroy is being considered to direct James Bond film number 23. Gilroy wrote all three Bourne films, “The Devil’s Advocate,” and “Delores Clariborne.”  He also wrote and directed “Michael Clayton,” and “Duplicity.”  The website stresses that Gilroy is one of many being considered, and that pre-production for the …

Sony Moving Forward with ‘Venom’

Sony has hired ‘Zombieland’ writers Pual Wernick and Rhett Reese to pen a Spider-Man spin off focusing on the villain Venom. The details of the script are deeply under-wraps (of course), and seem to be focusing on the mythology of the  character. Personally, the last Spider-Man in my humble opinion was a turkey. I hated …

Poster For “Taking Woodstock” Released

The poster for Ang Lee’s new movie has been released.   Rolling Stone magazine debuted the poster for “Taking Woodstock,” a movie based the memoir of Elliot Tiber, who helped create the Woodstock music festival. The movie stars Emile Hirsch, Demetri Martin, Paul Dano, Liev Schrieber and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.  I should let you know that …

Gods Cast In “Clash” Remake?

There are rumors swirling around director Louis Letterier’s remake of the 1980s movie, “The Clash of the Titans.” Variety is reporting that Liam Neeson is/was in talks to play Zeus.  (It’s unclear if, given the recent tragedy in Neeson’s personal life, if he is still considering taking the job, or will be taking some time …